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Pygmy Goat

Capra aegagrus hircus 'Pygmy'

Pygmy goat

Pygmy goats are excellent climbers, which is why they can be raised even in rocky areas where cattle stand no chance.

They eat almost anything that is plant-based and not nailed or bolted down. Since they prefer to nibble on young shoots, they can cause a great deal of damage and, in some parts of the world, contribute to desertification.

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Goats are the second-oldest domesticated animals, after dogs. Consequently, there are a large number of different breeds—probably more than 200. They are primarily raised for milk, but they also provide meat, horns, and hair.

Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
Pygmy goat at the petting zoo
OrderPair-hoofed animals
FamilyHorn-bearer
DistributionOriginally West Africa; today Africa, Europe, and North America
Habitat
Grasslands and scrublands, savannaGrassland
Grasslands and scrublands
Food
Herbivores
Grasses, herbs, leaves, shoots, buds
Activity
diurnal
Goats are diurnal animals
Weightmax. 30 kg
SizeShoulder height up to 45 cm
Service life15 years
ReproductionYear-round. After a gestation period of 150–160 days, 1–2 fawns—rarely 3—are born.
Risk
Level 1
Pygmy goats are not endangered
Enemies-
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